Job Details

Actively Seeking a New 21+ Panda! 🐼

Cannabis Spray Applicator | Full-Time | Location: Spokane Valley, WA

Who Are We?

Founded in 2014, Phat Panda is where innovation meets passion, and cannabis culture thrives. We're a leader in the industry with operations across California, Washington, and Massachusetts, and we're proud to deliver high-quality, sustainably sourced products that our customers love.

We're more than just cannabis—we're a community, a family, and a place where your growth matters as much as our plants.

Why Work for Us?

Joining Phat Panda means stepping into a culture that's as vibrant and rewarding as our product lineup:

🍱 Catered Meals Monday–Thursday (local favs like Island Food Truck, Panda Express & Atilano's)
🥯 Bagel/Donut Bar Mondays
🌱 Monthly Q&A Samples – Try what we grow!
💰 Quarterly Raises – Every full quarter of employment
🧠 Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential mental health support
🕒 Consistent Weekly Schedules – Because work/life balance matters
🌴 40 Hours of PTO – Added after 6 months
💚 Full-Time Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurance

💲 $18.16/hour
🕒 Full-Time

Job Summary:

The IPM Technician is responsible for daily mixing and application of pest and disease control treatments to cannabis plants, ensuring a healthy, pest-free grow environment. This role follows all safety protocols, regulatory guidelines, and supports company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and understand all labels for pesticides, fungicides, and biological controls.

• Determine what, where, and when treatments are applied.

• Mix and apply pesticides to plants and root zones in compliance with all regulations.

• Maintain and clean sprayers, pumps, and other equipment.

• Record and track all applications and ensure compliant chemical storage and disposal.

• Wear proper PPE and maintain medical seal for respirator use.

• Train and support new crew members.

• Assist with R&D projects and complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• At least 6 months of experience in cannabis propagation or growing.

• Must obtain a Private Applicator License within 8 weeks of hire. Once obtained, there will a $1.00 increase to the hourly wage.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
  MUST be clean shaven to allow for proper fitting of respirator or PPE.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs, perform repetitive hand tasks, walk, climb, stoop, and crouch.

• Good vision (including color differentiation), ability to work in hot, humid, or brightly lit conditions.

• Occasionally exposed to fumes, vapors, and toxic chemicals; must wear PPE.